AlCircle: Do you think the current economic slowdown in Europe will lead to weaker investments in technology and equipment by aluminium companies?
Patrik Ernst: So far, the aluminium industry has been resilient to the current geopolitical challenges and threats of high inflation in various countries. We still see several medium and large sizes projects on the horizon, mainly linked to nearshoring strategies.
AlCircle: Will you develop any new solution for the aluminium industry this year to boost productivity at a lower cost, given the current inflation scenario?